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1293793

registered interest
date	02/03/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Yemen: Armed Conflict
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment he has made of the prospects for an end to the conflict in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	912763
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2021 answer text <p>The UK fully supports the efforts of UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths to resolve the Yemen conflict. I spoke to Martin Griffiths on Monday. He is seeking to secure a ceasefire and the resumption of a comprehensive political process. This comes as the Houthi offensive on Marib threatens these efforts and to displace thousands of civilians.</p><p>We are using all our diplomatic and humanitarian expertise to move the peace process forward alongside the UN, the US and our international partners.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 02/03/2021 14:16:59 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1293794

registered interest
date	02/03/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps he is taking to strengthen health systems in developing countries.
tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton South West
tabling member printed	Stuart Anderson
uin	912764
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2021 answer text <p>The UK has been at the forefront of the international response to COVID-19, pledging up to £1.3 billion to address the health, humanitarian, and socio-economic impacts. We are working to strengthen global health security against future pandemics through the Prime Minister’s Five-Point Plan, and to end preventable deaths of mothers, new-born babies and children. We recently announced £340 million core contribution to WHO (2020-24), to support WHO’s work including on maternal and child health and strengthening health systems.</p><p>The UK is also a leading donor to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria and Gavi which are helping to keep essential health services going during the pandemic. Our investments in the Global Financing Facility are helping strengthen health systems alongside the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 02/03/2021 14:21:48 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4742 label Biography information for Stuart Anderson

1293795

registered interest
date	02/03/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Global Partnership for Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What plans he has to ensure that the UK and other donors contribute funding to the Global Partnership for Education replenishment in 2021.
tabling member constituency	Hitchin and Harpenden
tabling member printed	Bim Afolami
uin	912766
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2021 answer text <p>The UK helped found the GPE and we have been its largest donor, having contributed $1.6 billion since 2002. Since its creation, the GPE has contributed to the largest expansion of primary and lower secondary schooling in history.</p><p>Global education will be a key focus of the UK’s G7 Presidency and we call on all donors to step up with ambitious pledges to help the GPE secure its target of up to $5 billion. No decision has been taken yet on the UK’s next contribution to GPE, and details will follow in due course.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 02/03/2021 14:22:39 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4639 label Biography information for Bim Afolami

1293796

registered interest
date	02/03/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Afghanistan: Peace Negotiations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the Afghan peace process.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	912767
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2021 answer text <p>The UK works closely with the Afghan government, US and NATO allies and other international partners for a more secure and stable future for Afghan people and the region.</p><p>When they spoke on 26 February, the Prime Minister reaffirmed to the President of Afghanistan UK support for Afghanistan, including through NATO, the importance of making progress on peace and preserving gains in rights and freedoms.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 02/03/2021 14:19:37 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1293797

registered interest
date	02/03/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	North Africa: Foreign Relations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What assessment he has made of the potential for improved political, trade and economic relations with Tunisia and Libya.
tabling member constituency	Southport
tabling member printed	Damien Moore
uin	912768
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2021 answer text <p>I am grateful for the work of my Honourable Friend the Member for Southport, as the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Libya and Tunisia.</p><p>The UK is supporting the UN-led political process in Libya. Peace and stability is the best way to create opportunities for investment and trade. The recent appointment of a new interim executive authority is positive and the Prime Minister has spoken to PM-designate Dabaiba.</p><p>The UK works with Tunisia to support political and economic reform. The Bilateral Association Agreement entered into force on 1 January and provides a platform to deepen trade and investment.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 02/03/2021 14:17:58 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4669 label Biography information for Damien Moore

1293798

registered interest
date	02/03/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Development Aid: Females
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What assessment he has made of the effect of the proposed reduction in the Official Development Assistance budget on (a) universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights and (b) women and girls in the global south.
tabling member constituency	Ealing, Southall
tabling member printed	Mr Virendra Sharma
uin	912772
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2021 answer text <p>The UK is proud to defend universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights; these are fundamental to the empowerment of women and girls. Between 2019 and 2020 alone, UK aid helped over 25 million women and girls use modern methods of contraception.</p><p>Advancing gender equality and women’s rights are a core part of the UK Government’s work on development, including enabling girls to fulfil 12 years of quality education.</p><p>We are working through the implications of the ODA reductions for individual programmes and activities. No decisions on individual country or sectoral budgets have been made yet.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 02/03/2021 14:23:33 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	1604 label Biography information for Mr Virendra Sharma

1293800

registered interest
date	02/03/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	India: Foreign Relations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What diplomatic steps he is taking to improve UK engagement with India.
tabling member constituency	New Forest West
tabling member printed	Sir Desmond Swayne
uin	912779
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2021 answer text <p>We look forward to an ambitious PM visit that will deliver on shared priorities, and multi-lateral collaboration with India as a guest at the G7, and as a non-permanent member of the UNSC.</p><p>In December, the Foreign Secretary visited India to deepen our bilateral strategic partnership and demonstrate our commitment to closer partnership with the region as a whole. In February, the Trade Secretary visited India to push forward delivery of an Enhanced Trade Partnership, as a springboard for a future FTA. The visit secured 1,500 jobs and investment in UK vaccine manufacturing. Ahead of UK COP26 Presidency, Alok Sharma visited India in February, meeting with PM Modi to increase momentum for UK-India climate collaboration.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 02/03/2021 14:20:34 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne

1293801

registered interest
date	02/03/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Special Representative on UK Victims of Gaddafi-sponsored IRA Terrorism
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What policies he plans to implement in response to the Shawcross Report on UK victims of Qadhafi-sponsored IRA terrorism.
tabling member constituency	North Antrim
tabling member printed	Ian Paisley
uin	912791
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2021 answer text <p>I express my deepest sympathies to UK victims of Qadhafi-sponsored IRA terrorism, and all victims of Troubles.</p><p>This is an important issue; and I recognise this House takes a close interest.</p><p>Ministers across Government are carefully considering the internal scoping report Mr Shawcross has produced in order to do justice to the important and sensitive issues it covers, giving due respect to the victims.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 02/03/2021 14:18:59 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4129 label Biography information for Ian Paisley

1290395

registered interest
date	01/03/2021
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Education: UK Relations with EU
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What assessment he has made of the effect of the end of the transition period on (a) further and (b) higher education.
tabling member constituency	East Renfrewshire
tabling member printed	Kirsten Oswald
uin	912682
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2021 answer text <p>The department has considered all aspects of how exiting the EU might affect further and higher education. This included consideration of participation in EU-funded programmes, future arrangements for migration and for access to student finance support. We have been committed to ensuring the country is prepared for every eventuality.</p><p>My officials also regularly engage with sector stakeholders on a range of issues, including EU exit and the transition period.</p> answering member constituency Chippenham answering member printed Michelle Donelan question first answered 01/03/2021 16:55:02 answering member 4530 label Biography information for Michelle Donelan
tabling member	4413 label Biography information for Kirsten Oswald

1290396

registered interest
date	01/03/2021
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Coronavirus Catch-up Premium
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	If he will ensure covid-19 catch-up funding for 16 to 19 year olds is not limited to students with low prior attainment in GCSE English and maths.
tabling member constituency	North West Leicestershire
tabling member printed	Andrew Bridgen
uin	912684
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2021 answer text <p>Catch up funding for 16- to 19-year-olds is provided through the 16-19 Tuition Fund. This is focused on supporting those young people who are at significant disadvantage and whose learning has been impacted most severely by the COVID-19 outbreak.</p><p>We have targeted this funding among 16–19 -year-old students for those with low prior attainment because:</p><ul><li>We know that these young people are disproportionately likely to be from disadvantaged backgrounds.</li><li>Students who leave full-time education with low attainment are far more likely to become Not in Education, Employment or Training and far less likely to progress to higher level courses, including HE and apprenticeships. We also know that they earn significantly less over their lifetimes.</li><li>Students with low prior attainment are more likely to have fallen behind in lockdown, as they will have found it harder to ‘self-study’ at home and are more likely to disengage.</li></ul><p>Those without GCSE English and/or maths at the expected standard at age 16 is the agreed measure used for disadvantage in 16-19 education and an established part of the 16-19 funding formula.</p><p>Funding is available to spend on those students without a grade 5 or above in English and/or maths GCSE. However, providers are required to prioritise support for students who have not achieved a grade 4 in English and/or maths.  If providers have funding available within their allocations, they can consider whether any young people with a grade 4 also needs catch up support.</p><p>As further evidence emerges, we will consider if refinements to eligibility for future funding are needed to maximise its value and impact in providing catch-up support for 16-19 students.</p> answering member constituency Chichester answering member printed Gillian Keegan question first answered 01/03/2021 17:28:40 answering member 4680 label Biography information for Gillian Keegan
tabling member	4133 label Biography information for Andrew Bridgen